Yinon Magal Calls Avi Shoshan’s Criticism of Oren Dobronski Appointment ‘Absurd’

Avi Shoshan, a media figure and panelist on the show "The Patriots," criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to reserve a spot on the Likud party list for high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronski. Shoshan argued that Dobronski is unknown to the public and does not bring electoral value, claiming the move unfairly displaces incumbent Likud MKs who have worked hard to secure their positions. He said, "If I were a Likud MK, I would be furious today. This person is not recognized and takes a spot from hardworking incumbents."

Yinon Magal, the show’s host, strongly disagreed with Shoshan’s assessment, calling his opinion "very, very absurd." Magal challenged Shoshan’s claim that Dobronski does not bring votes, questioning how Shoshan could be sure of that. Yotam Zamir joined the discussion to clarify that Dobronski was chosen not as a political heavyweight but as a successful high-tech businessman who has achieved significant financial success.

Magal emphasized the need for changes in the Likud list, stating, "Let’s not pretend the Likud list is perfect. There are problems that need fixing." He directly addressed Shoshan, criticizing his contrarian stance and defending the appointment. The debate highlighted internal tensions within the Likud party regarding candidate selection ahead of upcoming elections.